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Journey into the past

This 15 piece, 1940's style dance band will take you on an exciting journey into the past, recreating the glamour and romance of yesteryear, while entertaining with a fast-paced show of excellent music.

The Band

The Scott Harris Big Band specializes in energetically recreating the music of the 1930's and 1940's ó from hard-driving swing to lush, romantic ballads.

The band's 250+ song list also includes many specialty dance numbers: Tango, Cha-cha, Waltz, Jitterbug, Foxtrot, Polka, Rhumba, Mambo, etc. There are many songs from the 1920's to the 1990's including all styles of Jazz, Dixieland, Ragtime, Latin, Salsa, Bebop, Show Tunes Movie and TV themes, and novelty numbers.  The band also has a selection of Pop and Rock tunes which will be played only if requested.

The Scott Harris Big Band features the amazing vocal stylings of Penny Hanna. (Photo at right)

The Magic

The 15 musicians in the band include some of the top Jazz musicians in Northern California. Scott utilizes the traditional 1930's instrumentation to capture the authentic Big Band look and sound. (Photo below)

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Scott Harris

Scott Harris is rapidly gaining recognition as a multi-talented entertainer. You will hear his silky-smooth Trombone solos soaring out over the band in the tradition of Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey. At other times he may be heard weaving a skillfully crafted solo on flute or Soprano Saxophone, or trying to sing. As Master Of Ceremonies, he keeps the show moving along with his keen sense of showmanship and his zany humor.

A native of California, Scott has performed throughout the U.S., Canada, and Western and Eastern Europe, including France, Romania, Italy, Poland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and the former Soviet Union. In 1986, he performed at the July 4 Liberty Centennial in New York City. He is also the director of the Santa Cruz Brass Quintet and a member of the "new age" recording ensemble, Jupiter II. He is in demand as a session musician and sideman, frequently appearing with all sorts of groups from symphony orchestras to rock and roll bands.

Scott started his big band in 1980.

The Scott Harris Big Band is the ideal entertainment for conventions, weddings,  parties, openings, receptions, reunions, trade shows, dinner dances, fund raisers, night clubs, cruise ships. Make your event special, one your guests will remember for years to come...truly first-class entertainment.

Note: 

The Scott Harris Big Band performed throughout Northern California between 1981 and 2001.  It is no

longer in existence.  We are leaving up the old web page for your entertainment. If you are looking for

Big Band music, I would recommend one of the following fine bands:

The Robin Anderson Big Band  

Mark Russo and the Classy Cats 

The Musician's Warehouse Big Band

    featuring Louie Bellson

Jazz Birds

or contact the Musicians Referral Service  at (800) 236-5153

Thanks,

Scott Harris

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